Our Lives Magazine

07/25/2025

To honor Wisconsin’s q***r & trans people of color whose lives, work, and legacies have been pivotal to the development and growth of our LGBTQ+ community, we have started to put together our Pride in Color Hall of Fame. Here’s our inaugural list of inductees.

We hope to expand this list in years to come, so please reach out to Our Lives with people you would like to nominate as a future Hall of Famer!

To honor Wisconsin’s q***r & trans people of color whose lives, work, and legacies have been pivotal to the development and growth of our LGBTQ+ community, we have started to [...]

07/14/2025

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07/08/2025

In an historic 4-3 decision, the Wisconsin State Supreme Court opens the door for the state to ban LGBTQ+ conversion therapy.

MADISON, WI — On Tuesday, July 7, the Wisconsin Supreme Court made a historic ruling that opens the door for LGBTQ+ conversion therapy to be banned in the state. Currently [...]

07/02/2025

In this introspective letter to the author’s younger self, Elliot, a student in one of Madison’s east side middle schools recounts his struggles with understanding his trans identity and finding acceptance and belonging. Because Elliot still does not feel safe and fully supported by those around him, he has asked to remain anonymous except for his first name.

In this introspective letter to the author’s younger self, Elliot, a student in one of Madison’s east side middle schools recounts his struggles with understanding his trans identity and finding [...]

07/01/2025

Closing out Pride month with Pride on Brady in Milwaukee.

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06/30/2025

Kate Krause, owner of Paradigm Coffee and Music in Sheboygan discusses her small business journey and the importance of creating safe spaces and communities throughout her nearly 20 years in business.

Kate Krause, owner of Paradigm Coffee and Music in Sheboygan discusses her small business journey and the importance of creating safe spaces and communities throughout her nearly 20 years in [...]

06/27/2025

In the last 50 years, Mark Mariucci has played a pivotal role in shaping Green Bay and Wisconsin’s LGBTQ+ community through his involvement in several gay bars, multiple community organizations, and the longest-running LGBTQ+ print publication in Wisconsin history.

In the last 50 years, Mark Mariucci has played a pivotal role in shaping Green Bay and Wisconsin’s LGBTQ+ community through his involvement in several gay bars, multiple community organizations, [...]

06/26/2025

The resolution commemorates the anniversary of three historic Supreme Court victories that have played a pivotal role in advancing LGBTQ+ equality

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (D-WA-01) introduced a resolution to designate June 26 as “Equality Day.” The resolution commemorates the anniversary of [...]

06/25/2025

It Takes a Village // Today, Milwaukee is home to countless LGBTQ+ nonprofits—many descended directly or indirectly from Gay People’s Union—that are serving the unique needs of an increasingly diverse community.

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06/25/2025

This directory represents a growing list of Milwaukee-area nonprofits that serve Wisconsin’s LGBTQ+ community. Curating the list is an ongoing effort, and this list may not be complete.

06/24/2025

Madison Night Mares Softball are hosting a Pride day at Warner Park this Saturday, June 28.

TICKETS: https://madison-night-mares.nwltickets.com/SingleGame/Tickets/SelectSeats/7618

06/23/2025

Chef Gregory León, owner of Amilinda in Milwaukee, discusses his restaurant, the culinary scene in Milwaukee, his community charity work, and being nominated for four James Beard Awards.